Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Newfield Road, Pimperne
Town/City: Blandford Forum
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT11 8WF
Telephone Number: 01258 452025
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Hamwic Education Trust
Sponsor: Hamwic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Waller
Capacity: 200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 183 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

Location and administration

URN: 150882
DfE Number: 838/3047
UKPRN: 10095237
UPRN: 10013285597
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants (E05012703)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 390381E, 109779N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 53' 16.99" N 2° 8' 16.78" W
Plus Code: 9C2VVVQ6+6R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Shirley Bragg - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
  • Ms Carole Branningan - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2026.
  • Mr Nick Cloke - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Nick Cloke - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Mr Paul Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2025.
  • Ms Bryony House - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Mr David Latham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Ms Lisa Regan - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Mr Peter Slocombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Mrs Jacqui Torrance - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Waller - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).